Hydro is by far the best method in achieving the most accurate bodyfat%. The skin caliper method has a see-saw effect in accuracy. There is a +5% or -5% difference when using the skin caliper method. Be it a 3 site, 5 site, 7 site or 9 site, there is always room for error. But if that is all one can do, then so be it.

I would say calipers is your best option here.Accordidng to ACE, the calipers are plus or minus 3%. I don't think you'll find a bod pod. Hydo is the most accurate.Calipers should put you in the right direction though. Make sure the person who does this for you is either an M.D,or at least a certified personal trainer.

yeah what does everyone think of those bathroom scales that calculate BF%?

supposedly they shoot electrodes into your feet or somethin...

is it BS?

There was a thread on this a couple of weeks ago, the consensus is they are sh!t. I bought one and I almost had a heart attach when it told me the number. It was 15% over what the calipers were saying. By the way, whats a "Bod Pod" that somebody mentioned above ?

yeah what does everyone think of those bathroom scales that calculate BF%?

supposedly they shoot electrodes into your feet or somethin...

is it BS?

Honestly, I think that they are pure shiite! From what I understand you can get some pretty far-fetched readings if your electrolytes are not satisfactory. I would have to say that they not worthy of a 1cent price tag.

old fashioned way

The old fashioned way of measuring bodyfat is just look at yourself. At about 10 percent bodyfat, you can begin to see separation between your abs. At about 8 percent, you should see a "sixpack". At 5 percent and below, you have the shredded look, with obliques showing and the thin skin look.

The old fashioned way of measuring bodyfat is just look at yourself. At about 10 percent bodyfat, you can begin to see separation between your abs. At about 8 percent, you should see a "sixpack". At 5 percent and below, you have the shredded look, with obliques showing and the thin skin look.